data.okfn.org - update no. 1

MAY 28, 2013

This is the first of regular updates on Labs project http://data.okfn.org/ and summarizes some of the changes and improvements over the last few weeks.

1. Refactor of site layout and focus.

We’ve done a refactor of the site to have stronger focus on the data. Front page tagline is now:

We’re providing key datasets in high quality, easy-to-use and open form

Tools and standards are there in a clear supporting role. Thanks to all the suggestions and feedback on this and welcome more - we’re still iterating.

2. Pull request data workflow

There was a nice example of the pull request data workflow being used (by a complete stranger!): https://github.com/datasets/house-prices-uk/pull/1

3. New datasets

For example:

Looking to contribute data check out the instructions http://data.okfn.org/about/contribute#data and the outstanding requests: https://github.com/datasets/registry/issues

4. Tooling

5. Feedback on standards

There’s been a lot of valuable feedback on the data package and json table schema standards including some quite major suggestions (e.g. substantial change to JSON Table Schema to align more closely with JSON Schema - thx to jpmckinney)

Next steps

There’s plenty more coming up soon in terms of data and the site and tools.

Get Involved

Anyone can contribute and its easy – if you can use a spreadsheet you can help!

Instructions for getting involved here: http://data.okfn.org/about/contribute